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| Sr. No. | Topic Name |
|---|---|
| Introduction & Basic Framework | |
| 1 | Nature, Object & Scope of CPC |
| 2 | Scheme, Structure & Amendments of CPC |
| 3 | Definitions under Section 2 |
| 4 | Decree, Order & Judgment – Meaning & Distinction |
| Jurisdiction of Civil Courts | |
| 5 | Types of Jurisdiction – Subject-matter, Territorial, Pecuniary |
| 6 | Place of Suing (Sections 15–20) |
| 7 | Stay of Suit |
| 8 | Res Sub Judice (Section 10) |
| 9 | Res Judicata (Section 11) |
| 10 | Bar on Jurisdiction of Civil Courts |
| Institution & Stages of Suit | |
| 11 | Institution of Suit (Section 26; Order 4) |
| 12 | Issue & Service of Summons (Order 5) |
| 13 | Service by Post, Email, Electronic Means |
| 14 | Written Statement (Order 8) – Requirements & Deadlines |
| 15 | Set-off & Counterclaim |
| Pleadings (Orders 6–8) | |
| 16 | Meaning, Purpose & Rules of Pleadings |
| 17 | Material Facts vs Evidence |
| 18 | Amendment of Pleadings |
| 19 | Return & Rejection of Plaint (Order 7 Rule 10–11) |
| Parties to Suit | |
| 20 | Necessary & Proper Parties |
| 21 | Joinder, Misjoinder & Non-joinder |
| 22 | Representative Suits (Order 1 Rule 8) |
| 23 | Interpleader Suits |
| Appearance, Non-Appearance & First Hearing | |
| 24 | Appearance of Parties |
| 25 | Ex-parte Proceedings |
| 26 | Setting Aside Ex-parte Decree |
| 27 | First Hearing of Suit |
| Discovery, Inspection & Production of Documents | |
| 28 | Discovery by Interrogatories |
| 29 | Discovery of Documents |
| 30 | Inspection & Admission of Documents |
| 31 | Discovery by Electronic Means |
| Framing of Issues & Trial Process | |
| 32 | Framing of Issues |
| 33 | Types of Issues |
| 34 | Burden of Proof in Civil Proceedings |
| 35 | Summoning & Attendance of Witnesses |
| 36 | Examination of Witnesses |
| 37 | Affidavit Evidence (Order 18) |
| 38 | Adjournments – Rules & Limits |
| Temporary & Permanent Injunctions | |
| 39 | Temporary Injunctions (Order 39) |
| 40 | Status quo Orders |
| 41 | Attachment Before Judgment |
| 42 | Receiver (Order 40) |
| Special Proceedings | |
| 43 | Summary Suits (Order 37) |
| 44 | Suits by or against Government |
| 45 | Suits involving Minors & Persons of Unsound Mind |
| 46 | Indigent Suits (Order 33) |
| 47 | Interlocutory Applications |
| Judgment & Decree | |
| 48 | Essentials of Judgment |
| 49 | Types of Decrees |
| 50 | Decree for Payment, Possession, Specific Performance |
| 51 | Correction & Amendment of Judgment / Decree |
| 52 | Restitution (Section 144) |
| Appeals (Sections 96–110) | |
| 53 | First Appeal |
| 54 | Second Appeal |
| 55 | Appeal from Orders |
| 56 | Appeal to Supreme Court (Civil) |
| 57 | Limitation in Appeals |
| Reference, Review & Revision | |
| 58 | Reference to High Court |
| 59 | Review of Judgment (Order 47) |
| 60 | Revision (Section 115) |
| Execution of Decrees (Sections 36–74) | |
| 61 | Courts Competent to Execute |
| 62 | Modes of Execution |
| 63 | Arrest & Detention |
| 64 | Attachment & Sale of Property |
| 65 | Execution of Foreign Decrees |
| 66 | Resistance to Execution |
| Alternative Dispute Resolution under CPC | |
| 67 | Section 89 – Settlement of Disputes Outside Court |
| 68 | Mediation, Arbitration & Lok Adalat Reference |
| Costs & Miscellaneous | |
| 69 | Costs & Compensation |
| 70 | Inherent Powers of Court (Section 151) |
| 71 | Caveat (Section 148A) |
| 72 | Transfer of Cases (Section 24–25) |